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Arts & Entertainment••November 3, 2023
Two Classic Plays to Be Performed In Little Egg Harbor
Residents of Tuckerton and Little Egg Harbor will have the opportunity to take in two classic plays without having to drive more than a couple of miles this month.
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News••November 3, 2023
Hunger Foundation Replenishes Food Banks’ Coffers
Ten area food banks recently received donations of $10,000 each from the Hunger Foundation of Southern Ocean during a check presentation held at the Ship Bottom Brewery in Beach Haven.
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News••November 2, 2023
Stafford Township Man Sentenced for Role in Capitol Breach
More than seven months since being arrested and charged for his participation in the U.S. Capitol breach on Jan. 6, 2021, Stafford Township native Larry Fife Giberson was sentenced to two months in…
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News••November 2, 2023
Ørsted Shuts Down New Jersey Offshore Wind Projects
Less than a month after beginning onshore construction at two Ocean County sites, the Danish-based wind energy developer of New Jersey’s first offshore wind farm pulled the plug on that project and a…
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Columns••November 2, 2023
A Dang Decent Show of Autumn-Toned Leaves; Woolly Bears to the Prognostication Rescue
On Monday, the HVAC went on at work and it took a second to figure out if it was the air conditioning or heat. It has been that sorta fall. It was the AC. The heat sounded off the very next day.
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News••November 2, 2023
Barnegat Man Charged in Murder of Parents
A 34-year-old Barnegat Township resident has been charged in the murders of his parents on Nov. 2.
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News••November 2, 2023
Animal Lovers Hold Puppy Shower for ‘Heaven’ After Abandonment
A celebration quite like no other took place at the Bay Avenue Community Center on Thursday: a puppy shower for Heaven, the 8-year-old miniature pinscher/dachshund that was surrendered while pregnant…
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News••November 2, 2023
Stafford Man Reported Dead After House Explosion, Fire
A house explosion rocked an Ocean Acres neighborhood in the early morning hours of Tuesday, Oct. 31. The Stafford Township Police Department responded to Neptune Drive for the ensuing structure fire.…
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News••November 2, 2023
Beach Haven Parks/Recreation Survey Results Announced
From time to time in Beach Haven, the future uses of parks and recreation facilities surface in the borough as a topic of discussion.
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Arts & Entertainment••November 2, 2023
Fishing Tourney and Fish Fry for Maximilian Foundation Nov. 4
Saturday, Nov. 4 brings two ways to come out for a fun day to support The Maximilian Foundation’s prevention programs for schools and communities. It’s all in the name: Striped Bass Bash All-Boat…
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Arts & Entertainment••November 2, 2023
Tuckerton Library Association Celebrated
Mayor Susan Marshall opened Tuckerton Borough’s Oct. 16 council meeting with a proclamation for the Tuckerton Library Association in honor of National Friends of Libraries Week. She presented the…
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Arts & Entertainment••November 2, 2023
Little Egg Harbor Honors Friends of Libraries
During Little Egg Harbor’s Oct. 12 township committee meeting, a proclamation was presented to the local library chapter in honor of Friends of Libraries Week.
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Sports••November 2, 2023
Truex Jr. Bows Out of Championship Hunt After Martinsville
Martin Truex Jr. had the right position to start the race. He didn’t have the right one at the end of it, and thus the NASCAR Cup Series regular season champ won’t be racing for the championship in…
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Opinion•November 2, 2023
Outstanding People
Beach Haven is a special place to call home. Our greatest asset is the people who make up this special community of neighbors. To that end, I’d like to offer my endorsement of two outstanding people…
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Sports••November 2, 2023
D’Amelio, Skiendzielewski Lead Boys into Group 4 Meet; Collins Qualifies as Individual
Senior Santino D’Amelio and junior Kyle Skiendzielewski are going to do their best to pull the train on Saturday, Nov. 4, but whether the Southern Regional boys cross-country qualifies for the NJSIAA…
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Opinion•November 2, 2023
Happy to Share
My husband, John Imperiale, has been the deputy mayor in Harvey Cedars for the past four years. In that time, he has worked hard to serve the residents of our wonderful town. From the outset, John…
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Opinion•November 2, 2023
Proven Management
We moved to Barnegat Township two years ago based on our research, which showed Barnegat had the lowest crime rate in Ocean County (no violent crime), lower property taxes and Barnegat was rated “the…
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Opinion•November 2, 2023
People’s Mayor
Berkeley Mayor Carmen Amato is the absolute right choice for all District 9 voters in 2023. Mayor Amato has been a true, steady voice for residents of all ages.
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Opinion••November 2, 2023
Trees, Not Turbines, to Regulate Climate
I’m writing in reference to Jay Mann’s column about planting trees and not turbines (“One Wind Farm Array Sinking While Another Build Re-Arises,” The Fish Story, 10/18).
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Sports••November 2, 2023
Southern Regional Never Quits But Toms River North Too Much in State Playoffs
After getting thrashed by defending NJSIAA Group 5 champion Toms River North in late September, the Southern Regional football team knew trying to get through the Mariners in the first round of the…
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Business••November 2, 2023
‘Cooking Safety Starts With YOU’ on Fire Prevention Week
The Stafford Township Fire Department is teaming up with State Farm and the National Fire Protection Association to promote this year’s Fire Prevention Week campaign, “Cooking Safety Starts with…
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News••November 1, 2023
College Board Honors 43 Pinelands Regional Scholars
Student athletes often get their names in newspapers, but scholars rarely do. Nothing against athletes and their accomplishments, but let’s even up the score a bit when it comes to Pinelands Regional…
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Opinion••November 1, 2023
Fill in Your Town
I just spoke to Holly at the Ocean County Election Board. Every election we seem to have the same question about what to fill in on your mail-in ballot as your municipality.
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Opinion•November 1, 2023
Election Flash Card
“Offshore wind farms … are … a lousy business. … Ørsted … says it will abandon projects if it doesn’t get more government support.” That’s a quote from “U.S. Wind-Farm Revolution Is Broken” in the…
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Sports••November 1, 2023
Pinelands Regional Cruises Past Ocean City to Start State Tourney Road
On the heels of last season’s state sectional championship, everybody knew some things were going to change with the Pinelands Regional girls volleyball squad. After all, when you graduate two-thirds…
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Opinion•November 1, 2023
Poised to Lead
Harvey Cedars is a very special community that is treasured by many of its residents. I can truly say that owning a home in Harvey Cedars since 1991 has offered a welcoming and peaceful rhythm to…
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Business••November 1, 2023
Southern Ocean Chamber to Host AI Intro Sessions
The Small Business Saturday presentation for this year by the Southern Ocean Chamber Association is an open house on Tuesday, Nov. 14 geared to better understanding artificial intelligence for…
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Sports••November 1, 2023
After Battling Back All Season, Barnegat Falls Short Against Cinnaminson in State Tourney
Through its first eight games of the season, the Barnegat field hockey team was staring at the possibility of not making the state tournament. But during the last three weeks of the regular season…
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News••November 1, 2023
Cannabis Dispensary, Fire Department Big Issues in Tuckerton Council Race
Three seats on the Tuckerton Borough Council appear on the election ballot this fall.
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News••November 1, 2023
Stafford Delays Decision on Donated Rescue Boat for Police
The Stafford Township governing body is undecided on whether to accept a donation from the Stafford Township Police Foundation, which has procured a 15-year-old, 24-foot, decommissioned Coast Guard…
